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Tiger and Del are back!
Tiger and Del, the stars of four Sword-Dancer fantasy novels (SWORD-DANCER, SWORD-SINGER, SWORD-MAKER, SWORD-BREAKER) are back after eight years. Picking up where SWORD-BREAKER left off, SWORD-BORN continues the adventures of the two sword-slingers as they investigate Tiger's origins. Pirates, shipwrecks, dangerous magic, and other adventures included.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just overlook the story, that's all..., 8 May 1999

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Honestly, after the very first book of the series [Sword-Dancer] which had a refreshingly unimposing story to it, most of the Tiger and Del novels have had highly artificial, overdone plots involving all kinds of inappropriate forces. There, it's said. That would usually make for a pretty average series if not for the main characters, Tiger and Del. Not to mention Tiger being a very enjoyable narrator, the two always seem to be extremely real people, moreso than most any characters I've seen in a novel, and their relationship is terribly entertaining. Moreover, the fifth book in the series adds a new 'central' character, Prima, who indulges in the Sword- series' best activity: having long chats with Tiger on life in general. Great reading, though I very strongly suggest reading the first four books before this one. On the downside, the stud is rather absent in this one, which sucks. [err.. he's a horse, mind you.]

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not like the others., 6 May 1999

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I read and really enjoyed the first Tiger and Del books years ago. The characters were really interesting - including the "bad guys." The story moved quickly and almost always captured my attention and imagination. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.

Unfortunately, the _Sword-Born_ has little or none of the above. The most unique and threatening character, Nihko, turned out to be rather boring. I found that after a while I didn't even care whether or not I found out his secrets. I kept waiting for something to really happen, but most of the plot (as with the characters and places) seemed insignificant, at best.

I don't know why, but there seems to be a more recent trend among good fantasy writers of getting into bizarre/sick violence. And when it happens to one of the main characters, it sort of ruins everything - especially when it's the climax of the whole story. I can't express my disappointment adequately without getting into specifics, which, of course, I can't in this review.

Jennifer Roberson is a very talented writer and I usually love her works, but I cannot recommend this book to anyone.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Could've been better..., 5 Oct 2000

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This is the first bk of the series that i've read. it could've been funnier, but it was funny enough. I enjoyed the mage's point of view. More entertaining than others. Del be weird. I can't wait to see what happens to Tiger. There better be a next one. Maybe I'll rd the previous ones. Maybe.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable but not as good as the others
This book is definitely worth reading, even for someone who hasn't read the earlier ones. Still, it has less action, and the plot becomes almost mundane at times, particularly... Read more

Published on 18 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars wow....???
You know...maybe I'm the weird one...? But this was my first meeting with Tiger and Del...and I LOVED every part of it...! And yet... Read more

Published on 10 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but not like the others...
Let me start by saying this novel was great! However, the only reason I loved it was because I knew the series. Read more

Published on 25 May 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment
I read the first four books of the series again before I begain the current installment, and it really emphasized the difference between the books. Read more

Published on 6 April 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars What a disappointment
Most of the book is summary. There is very little action, and what there is of it is either mildly unbelievable or just generally absurd. Read more

Published on 10 Mar 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars What fun to revisit old friends in a new setting!
As usual, well and solidly written. The relationships between the characters make it all worth while. Read more

Published on 13 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first few, but more than passable.
From the beginning this series has grabbed me and continues to do so with this book! Tiger and Del are great to read about. I wasn't able to put down all the first books. Read more

Published on 10 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
I confess, I've had this book for several months and just now got around to reading it. I can't put the thing down once I start so work keeps getting in the way. Read more

Published on 28 Dec 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars A book that doesn't compare to the first four.
I thought that this book draged on in most of the chapters therefore didn't grab my attention like the first four books did. Read more

Published on 31 Oct 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent series
Sword-born was my first experience with Jennifer Roberson's writing, and I have to dissagree with the unhappy fans who thought she reiterated too much information from previous... Read more

Published on 17 Sep 1998

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